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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 02:10 PM
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After trailering my 1968 C3 I have found that the tail lights and turn signals don't work. The emergency flashers are working. All fuses in the main box are working. Any suggestions where to hunt for problem?
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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 11:30 PM
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Look at your grounds, everything is in reference to ground or bonding wire underneath at the rear of the car. Im not sure exact location, I would have to look at mine, but have a look around
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 02:27 PM
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I have been looking at all my ground wires but have yet to find any problems. I will continue the search. Thanks
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After trailering my 1968 C3 I have found that the tail lights and turn signals don't work. The emergency flashers are working. All fuses in the main box are working. Any suggestions where to hunt for problem?
So do you have brake lights then too?
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 10:16 PM
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They run on 2 different circuits. Look at he fuse block . I just went tru this and even thou the fuse were new I swapped them anyhow and it lit up . Sometimes it's the easy way
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I had the same issue previously with my 68, it wound up being the turn signal switch !
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